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VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION NUMBER

DESCRIPTION

The Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) plate is
attached to the top left side of the instrument panel.
The VIN contains 17 characters that provide data con-
cerning the vehicle. Refer to the decoding chart to
determine the identification of a vehicle.

To protect the consumer from theft and possible fraud
the manufacturer is required to include a Check Digit
at the ninth position of the Vehicle Identification Num-
ber. The check digit is used by the manufacturer and
government agencies to verify the authenticity of the
vehicle and official documentation. The formula to use
the check digit is not released to the general public.

VIN DECODING INFORMATION

POSITION

INTERPRETATION

CODE = DESCRIPTION

1

Country of Origin

1 = Manufactured by

DaimlerChrysler Corporation

2

Make

D = Dodge

3

Vehicle Type

7 = Truck less Side Airbags
3 = Truck with Side Airbags

4

Gross Vehicle Weight Rating

H = 6001-7000 lbs.

5

Vehicle Line

E = Dakota 4x2

W = Dakota 4x4

6

Series

2 = Dakota ST

4 = Dakota SLT/Sport

5 = Dakota LARAMIE/SPORT

7

Body Style

2 = Club Cab Dakota

8 = Quad Cab Dakota

8

Engine

K = 3.7L 6 cyl. MPI Gasoline

N = 4.7L 8 cyl. MPI Gasoline

J = 4.7L 8 cyl. MPI High Output

Gasoline

9

Check Digit

0 through 9 or X

10

Model Year

5 = 2005

11

Assembly Plant

S = Warren Truck Assembly

12 Thru 17

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VEHICLE EMISSION CONTROL INFORMATION (VECI) LABEL

DESCRIPTION

All vehicles are equipped with a combined VECI label.
This label is located in the engine compartment.

The VECI label contains the following:

Engine family and displacement

Evaporative family

Emission control system schematic

Certification application

Engine timing specifications (if adjustable)

Idle speeds (if adjustable)

Spark plug and gap

The label also contains an engine vacuum schematic.
There are unique labels for vehicles built for sale in
the state of California and the country of Canada.
Canadian labels are written in both the English and
French languages. These labels are permanently
attached and cannot be removed without defacing
information and destroying label.

INTERNATIONAL SYMBOLS

DESCRIPTION

The graphic symbols illustrated in the following International Control and Display Symbols Chart are used to identify
various instrument controls. The symbols correspond to the controls and displays that are located on the instrument
panel.

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FASTENER IDENTIFICATION

DESCRIPTION

The SAE bolt strength grades range from grade 2 to grade 8. The higher the grade number, the greater the bolt
strength. Identification is determined by the line marks on the top of each bolt head. The actual bolt strength grade
corresponds to the number of line marks plus 2. The most commonly used metric bolt strength classes are 9.8 and
10.9. The metric strength class identification number is imprinted on the head of the bolt. The higher the class
number, the greater the bolt strength. Some metric nuts are imprinted with a single-digit strength class on the nut
face. Refer to the Fastener Identification and Fastener Strength Charts.

Bolt Markings and Torques - Metric

Bolt Markings

8.8/8.9

10.9

12.9

Bolt Dia.

N·m

Ft. Lbs.

N·m

Ft. Lbs.

N·m

Ft. Lbs.

6

12

105*

14

120*

16

12

8

25

250*

32

23

38

28

10

54

40

60

45

74

55

12

95

70

108

80

135

100

14

155

115

175

130

216

160

16

243

180

324

210

324

240

* Inch Lbs.

Bolt Markings and Torques - U. S. Customary

Bolt Markings

Grade 5

Grade 8

Bolt Dia.

N·m

Ft. Lbs

N·m

Ft. Lbs

1/4 - 20

10

95*

14

125*

1/4 - 28

10

95*

17

150*

5/16 - 18

22

200*

30

270*

5/16 - 24

26

240*

33

300*

3/8 - 16

40

30

55

40

3/8 - 24

47

35

60

45

7/16 - 14

68

50

88

65

7/16 - 20

74

55

95

70

1/2 - 13

101

75

135

100

1/2 -20

115

85

150

110

9/16 - 12

135

105

182

135

9/16 - 18

155

115

202

150

5/8 - 11

202

150

263

195

5/8 - 18

215

160

284

210

3/4 - 10

230

170

297

220

3/4 - 16

236

175

304

225

7/8 - 14

405

300

540

400

* Inch Lbs.

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